Pensions were allowed both to the old servants of the Milbankes and to several poor persons in the village and neighbourhood for the rest of their lives; and Lady Byron never ceased to take a lively interest in all that concerned them.
'I desire to tender my humble thanks to Mrs.Stowe for having come forward in defence of one whose character has been much misrepresented; and to you, sir, for having published the same in your pages.
'I have the honour to be, sir, yours obediently, 'G.

H.AIRD.
'DAOURTY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, Sept.

29, 1869.'.